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  • Answer to: could this be it?

    If it is long and very thin, it is the rubber cushion which has long slot that sits on edge (top edge) of logic board, precisely under the two screen flex cables. It is a protective device for the cables, though not absolutely necessary, just set it back into place when you put iPhone back together.

  • Answer to: iPhone 4s n 4 cdma lcd and touchsceen r the same

    Yes and No. The LCD Display and Digitizer are compatible. The difference is that the Screw Mounts of the Display Mounting Bracket are in Different Locations. If you want a iPhone 4 CDMA Display, buy just that a iPhone 4 CDMA Display.

  • Answer to: when charging the display says" charging not allowed w/ this divice

    Clean the iPhone charging port with a clean dry toothbrush. Make sure USB charging cable is good. If still problem, clean iPhone charging port with the toothbrush and a small amount of Isopropyll Alcohol, clean the pins which are on top of the port mid rib.

  • Answer to: This accessory is not optimized for this iPhone

    Possibly the iPhone charging port is shorting. Clean iPhone port thoroughly with clean dry toothbrush. If problem continues, clean again with toothbrush and a small amount of Isopropyll Alcohol. Clean especially the pins which are on top of the mid-rib of the port.

  • Answer to: Fragile screws break after screwing them?

    Make sure you have good tools (good screwdriver), use good technique. iPhone screws seem to be high quality for such small screws. It is the Genius decision at Apple regarding replacement status. For iPhone 4 right now it is $149 for replacement iPhone. All friends who have taken iPhone to Apple for replacement in all kinds of condition have had no problem with replacement. For iPhone 4, $149 is OK deal, for any lesser iPhone it is definitely not worth it.

  • Answer to: Replaced battery, can't get cable #6 reset

    Before opening and during all repair of iPhone 3GS make sure it is OFF. As you know #6 is a simple snap top connector. You need to look very carefully that the top is directly over the bottom logic board portion from all angles before you gently but firmly press it down. The only problem I can see is if the parts are not damaged, is that the cable tends to be about half a mm to long. So as you carefully line it up, push up under the cable with a paper clip or small screwdriver to have the top connector (attached to flex cable) pulled back that half mm so it lines up perfectly, then press it down.

  • Answer to: Any advice on removing the 4 display assembly screws?

    They are standard Philipps #00 screws just like all other iPhone screws. The top left one, when working with the front screen down is covered by a piece of black tape. You must have good tools, as you always should. Lay screwdriver down into iPhone so screwdriver is lined up with screw head. Use much force, keep everything stable, when you first loosen screw, so there is no slippage or you will strip screw, screwdriver or both. Again everything is standard here, there are no tricks, just use solid repair technique.

  • Answer to: Why is my WiFi signal very weak?

    Most likely wifi antenna connector #6 is not correctly pressed down on logic board. Simple to do, but you must be very precise to line-up connectors correctly. Before opening and during all repairs of iPhone 3GS make sure it is OFF.

  • Answer to: Identification of small component after dismantling

    That looks like the rubber bumper that loosely sits on the top edge of the Logic Board, under the two front screen flex cables. It acts as a cushion there. It is not considered a necessary component. Hang on to it, and if you ever repair the iPhone again put it in.

  • Answer to: Can I replace the golden home-button connector pin alone?

    Yes you can just replace the contact. Or rig it so there is contact from the Home Button Flex to the copper pad on the dock ribbon. You can solder a leg to the Home Button flex, or just secure metal to bridge the gap when the Front Assembly is in place when the iPhone is closed.